I don’t know exactly what it is, but there’s something I find very appealing about regular-cab long-bed 4×4 trucks. Throw in 50+ years of use and a less commonly seen make and I get unjustifiably overwrought with enthusiasm. This 1968 Dodge W200 Power Wagon 4×4 was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who found it here on eBay in Bellingham, Washington. With 56 bids tendered and a current high bid of just $4,950, the reserve appears to have been met.

The Power Wagon has come a long way since it was introduced in 1946, but I still see them as a rugged workhorse. It evolved from a military-like truck in its early days to a high-payload tool of the trade before its discontinuation in 1981. I can picture a vintage Avion slide-in camper looking right at home in the bed of this.

By no means pristine, this Power Wagon looks likes it’s seen its fair share of work, but is still very presentable. The light yellowish-cream paint looks tired with the seller describing the exterior as “pretty straight with just a couple small dents.” I’d prefer different wheels, but those installed don’t look out of place. I like the look of the tires but they may be nearing need for replacement. Another truck plus for me — cab clearance lights.

The simple black interior shows age. The driver side of the bench seat is excessively worn and the interior paint could use a refresh, but, overall, it’s not bad for a 52-year old truck. The rear windshield gun rack offers ample space to stow the long guns of you and a partner. The only required work the seller notes is a possible adjustment to the passenger door.

A 318 cubic-inch V8 powers this Power Wagon. A  4-speed manual transmission (with new clutch) sends power to the rear wheels — or all four when the twin-stick shifter NP201 transfer case is engaged. With 97,544 miles showing on the odometer, the seller tells us “the truck runs and drives good.” There are two auxiliary fuel tanks in the bed, but they are not currently connected.

With the minimum price of admission for vintage trucks ever growing, relative bargains seem to be few and far between. Right now this is looking to be a lot of truck for the money as long as you know what you’re getting into. My unabashed love for regular-cab long-bed 4×4 trucks makes this one I’d like to have.